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		<title>10 Must Have Tools For Your Meditation Practice</title>
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<p>1. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0861713214?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=busizen20-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0861713214">Mindfulness in Plain English: Revised and Expanded Edition</a></p>
<blockquote><p>Geared towards Mindfulness and Buddhism, still the most simple and easy to follow book for using breath in sitting, I can&#8217;t recommend this book enough and often have several copies to give out as people need it.</p></blockquote>
<p>2. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NPQJAW?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=busizen20-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000NPQJAW">Winsome Wood Craftsman Coffee Table, Antique Walnut</a></p>
<blockquote><p>Simple and inexpensive coffee tables from Target.com or this one you can buy at Amazon and help us at the same time are perfect for meditation.</p></blockquote>
<p>3.<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GOAEH4?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=busizen20-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000GOAEH4">Buckwheat Zafu and Zabuton Meditation Cushion Set (2pc), Black</a></p>
<blockquote><p>I sometimes love benches (see our products page) but usually I love a big square cushion and some round zabuton&#8217;s to sit on.  It&#8217;s very adjustable and fits to how your body feels that day.</p></blockquote>
<p>4. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FH2SUI?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=busizen20-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000FH2SUI">Meditation Timer &#8211; Sycamore</a></p>
<blockquote><p>A timer is key so that your mind doesn&#8217;t constantly wonder how long you have been meditating.  A real simple one would be a kitchen timer but I love wood and gong sounds.  This timer sits on my table and is a trust pal from start to finish.</p></blockquote>
<p>5. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H6J9FE?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=busizen20-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000H6J9FE">Sandalwood Mala Bead Necklace</a></p>
<blockquote><p>Malas are used in several meditations so it&#8217;s great to have on hand, especially if you follow many of the meditations we have here on the site.  Those who meditate or pray with a rosary will know exactly what this is for</p></blockquote>

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